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This is in stark contrast to Chamblas’ opening section, which is full of action, fighting and collision.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Her ability to disappear into characters is what has made her one of the most versatile actors working today, starring in action movies and rom-coms, dramas and musicals, psychological thrillers and animated pictures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
He said the SNP's ruling body, the national executive committee, has backed court action to "recover the money that has been stolen from us".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Quantum-computing stocks tend to be highly correlated — so if Quantinuum’s stock does well, Legault sees that action potentially lifting the rest of the sector.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
She had given her complete attention to the food she was making, and what was attention but love in action?
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing action
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 1
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